LSU announces quarterback Anthony Jennings is leaving the Tigers and transferring to another school after the spring semester, then he’ll be immediately eligible to play anywhere. Jennings tweeted yesterday thanks to LSU for giving him the opportunity to play the game he loves and to graduate. His departure likely means that Purdue transfer Danny Etling is Brandon Harris’ primary back-up.

Before a scheduled visit with the Colts, the Saints are bringing back backup QB Luke McCown on a 2 year deal. McCown was placed on injured reserve and had season ending back surgery. He filled in for Drew Brees in a loss to Carolina last season, but he played really well and proved his worth.

The Pelicans are the longest shot to reach the NBA playoffs, but the team says they are not giving up. New Orleans takes on the Memphis Grizzlies on the road tonight at 7pm.

The LHSAA Boys Top 28 tournament continues in Lake Charles today. It’s been exciting so far as both Class 4A semifinal games were decided at the buzzer Thursday.

UL Lafayette and LSU are in action in their respective conference tournaments today. The Sun Belt Tournament is once again taking place in New Orleans at the Lakefront Arena. Coach Bob Marlin hopes to see a packed house…:
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The Cajuns are a four-seed, while ULM is a two-seed and they’ll play tomorrow afternoon in the semifinals. LSU faces Tennessee in the SEC Quarterfinals today. Coach Johnny Jones says there are a couple of areas where they need to play better this weekend…:
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Both Nicholls and Southeastern are out of their tournaments. The Lions fell to Houston Baptist 73-68 in the quarterfinals of the Southland. Sam Houston edged The Colonels 60-59.